Request to appoint a service provider to provide the Fisheries Management Branch of the department (DFFE) /MLRF to supply and deliver laboratory chemicals and consumables for Flow Cam.Closed

Overview

Supply and delivery of laboratory chemicals and consumables for FlowCam to support the Fisheries Management Branch of the DFFE/MLRF. Open to accredited suppliers registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with proven experience in laboratory supplies, quality management (e.g., ISO 9001 or equivalent), and the capacity to provide technical support and timely delivery.

Requirements

• Accreditation and compliance: ISO 9001 or equivalent; evidence of compliance with SA regulatory standards for laboratory supplies; certificates of conformity where applicable.
• Track record: Minimum 5 years’ experience supplying laboratory labware/consumables to reputable institutions; evidence via client references or sales records.
• Technical capability: Demonstrated product knowledge, feasibility guidance, and after-sales support.
• Quality and delivery: Labware meeting international standards; documented quality certificates; proven stock and contingency plans; on-time delivery.
• Documentation and registrations: SBD forms (SBD1, 2, 3.1/3.3, 4, 6.1) completed; valid Tax Clearance Certificate; CSD registration; MLRF Oracle ERP registration; VAT status if applicable; letters of authority and CK1 entity registration where relevant.
• Commercial: Price must be firm; payment terms 30 days after receipt of valid invoice; delivery within 60 days of Purchase Order; no upfront payments.

How to Apply

• Deadline: 21 October 2026 (metadata shows 09:00; RFQ doc lists 11:00 closing) – submit before the closing date/time.
• Submission method: Email bids to the MLRF Quotations inbox (as per RFQ).
• Documents to complete and submit: two-part proposal (technical and pricing); SBD forms (1, 2, 3.1/3.3, 4, 6.1); Tax Clearance / CSD proof; VAT if registered; CK1; Letter of Authority; evidence of accreditation; Oracle ERP registration within 7 days of being contacted; annexure A item list and Pricing Schedule (RFQ0001302).
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD; Tax clearance; MLRF Oracle ERP registration.
• Briefing session: Not specified in documents.
• Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ attached; detailed specifications are in Annexure A of the attached document (rfq0001302.26.27supplyanddeliver_laboratorychemicalsandconsumables.pdf).